Very Good
#223 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 12% of private schools
Holy Name Elementary School
Elementary School
1560 40TH AVE, San Francisco, CA 94122
Enrollment
344
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
344
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#223 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#14 of 74
public schools
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Holy Name Elementary School
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About Holy Name Elementary School
Holy Name Elementary School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. Holy Name Elementary School serves approximately 344 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Name Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Holy Name Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Holy Name Elementary School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Holy Name Elementary School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Holy Name Elementary School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Key (Francis Scott) Elementary | 8.7 |
| Noriega Children Center | 7.9 |
| Sunset Elementary | 9.2 |
| Giannini (A.P.) Middle | 9.0 |
| Lawton Alternative | 9.0 |
| Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary | 7.9 |
| S.F. County Special Education | 5.4 |
| Jefferson Elementary | 7.7 |
| Lafayette Elementary | 9.3 |
| Ulloa Elementary | 9.1 |
| Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary | 7.1 |
| Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Presidio Middle | 8.3 |
| Argonne Elementary | 8.6 |
| Hoover (Herbert) Middle | 8.4 |
| Alamo Elementary | 8.5 |
| Lakeshore Alternative Elementary | 6.8 |
| West Portal Elementary | 7.9 |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary | 8.3 |
| Sutro Elementary | 9.2 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1560 40TH AVE, San Francisco, CA 94122
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Holy Name Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lafayette Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sunset Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lawton Alternative (rated 9.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94122 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$145,717
Median Home Value
$1,507,100
Median Rent
$2,720/mo
Population
57,369
College Educated
62.9%
Homeownership
48.7%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
8%
Median Age
42.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Costa Mesa, CA | 7.5 |
| Alcott Elementary San Diego, CA | 7.5 |
| Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary Santa Maria, CA | 7.5 |
| Aspen Elementary Thousand Oaks, CA | 7.5 |
| Bella Vista Elementary Bella Vista, CA | 7.5 |
| Blanche Sprentz Elementary Folsom, CA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Holy Name Elementary School
What grades does Holy Name Elementary School serve?
Holy Name Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Name Elementary School?
Holy Name Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Name Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Name Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Name Elementary School rank in CA?
Holy Name Elementary School ranks #223 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Holy Name Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Name Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holy Name Elementary School a private school?
Yes, Holy Name Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Holy Name Elementary School a religious school?
Holy Name Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 731-4077
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